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Tired of players not dinking in your games?

ByChief September 16, 2026October 4, 2026

Tanner argues opponents stop dinking because speeding everything up gets rewarded. Anticipate and sit on…

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Two doubles partners waiting at the kitchen line, seen low through the net

Use These 3 Tips & Never Pop Up Dinks Again

ByChief September 16, 2026October 4, 2026

Universal Rackets lists three anti-popup checks: grip so the face is not aimed upward, push/kiss…

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How Pros Win a Dink Battle in 3 Steps

ByChief September 16, 2026October 4, 2026

John Cincola breaks down the pro “half-volley hunt”: read when the opponent cannot speed up,…

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Player in sunglasses moving into a ready position with his paddle held in front

Start with Your Paddle Up So You Have Less Distance to Travel.

ByChief September 16, 2026October 4, 2026

If the paddle starts low, you are already late. Koszuta’s three cues: start paddle up,…

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After Your Return, Run to the Kitchen and Join Your Partner.

ByChief September 16, 2026October 5, 2026

Kyle Koszuta’s cue is simple: hit the return, then run to the kitchen and join…

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Doubles players crouched in a ready position at the net as the ball comes over, seen from behind an opponent

Take Advantage of Your Opponents’ in Transition Like This in Pickleball

ByChief September 16, 2026October 5, 2026

Ben Johns (via Pickleball 360) explains how to adjust when opponents rush through the transition…

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Player in sunglasses moving into a ready position with his paddle held in front

Pickleball Mental Game: Win the Internal Match

ByChief September 15, 2026October 4, 2026

Kyle Koszuta’s short on the internal match: the real opponent is often your own doubt…

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Player in a white cap raising his paddle high to hit an overhead near the net

Understand the hand signals!

ByChief September 15, 2026October 4, 2026

Richard Pickleball demystifies common doubles hand signals behind the back: fist = stay on current…

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Pickleball.. It’s Mental Warfare, Not Just a Game!

ByChief September 15, 2026October 5, 2026

Universal Rackets frames kitchen pressure as mental warfare: if you take every hard drive, opponents…

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Two doubles partners waiting at the kitchen line, seen low through the net

These mistakes are keeping you stuck!

ByChief September 15, 2026October 4, 2026

Tanner lists three amateur patterns that stall improvement: swapping grips during a hands battle (then…

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